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188 Lenox Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01718-0072Map

Owner of record: Armstrong Altimon

188 Lenox Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1887 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Armstrong Altimon. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 15

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since since 02/09/1982 still vacant on 07/19/2013

    Jul 19, 2013

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 02/09/1982 still vacant on 08/13/2012.

    Aug 13, 2012

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard.

    Feb 9, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Feb 9, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary seal with 26 gauge sheet metal 1st sty front entrance door and windows er1.

    Feb 9, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary seal with 26 gauge sheet metal 1st sty rear south window and 2nd sty rear south window er1.

    Feb 9, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code provide temporary seal with 26 gauge sheet metal 3rd to 4th sty rear extension roof windows er1.

    Feb 9, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 12

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Sep 14, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 28, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Dec 20, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 20, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for nov#34985116m issued on 8/7/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.

    Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34985116m issued on 8/7/12. for work w/o a permit;at 3rd & 2nd fl created opening in brick party wall. at 1st fl rear erected full

    Oct 4, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Noted at 3rd & 2nd floors creating openings on brick party wall to inter connect bldg w/ adjacent property 190 lenox ave at 1st floor rear erected partitions installed water and wastelines for 3pc btrm electric

    Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner defect noted at 3rd & 2nd floors small holes or openings at wood floors some wood joist at ceiling have minor fire damage or are charred accumulation of debris

    Aug 7, 2012 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. siamese connection & related piping for sprinkler system were installed w/o required permits, & ball drip was installed in vertical position.as per bc903, ball drip shall be placed in the

    Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers were required per bc903.2;27-954. hardware storehas more than 35 head (sprinkler) installed, needs to install siamese

    Jul 19, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Insufficient number of siamese connector.upon physical inspection for sprinkler system.having more than 36 sprinkler hands w/o a siamese connection.remedy:install sufficient number of siamese connection.

    Apr 26, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit,work noted:constructed a wood + masonry block extension at rear approx 50' long by 10' wide and 7'high 1/2 completed.remedy:remove illegal structural or if feasible file plan and obtain a

    Feb 26, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit : work noted; constructing a wood and masonry block extension at rear approx 50' long by 10' wide and 7" high at rear 1/2 completed remedy; stop all work remedy; remove illegal structure /

    Mar 22, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1887
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,815 ft²
Lot area
1,488 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1718 / 72
Assessed value
$589,500
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District

HPD registration #131351, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 188 Lenox Avenue

Who owns 188 Lenox Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Armstrong Altimon.

Does 188 Lenox Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 Lenox Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 188 Lenox Avenue built?

City records list 1887 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 Lenox Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.